Interstate Compact Child Placement Supervisor

Children’s Division

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

Definition

The Children’s Division is seeking candidates for the position of Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) Supervisor. This position will provide direct supervision of the ICPC Unit in Central Office, which includes the statewide ICPC Coordinators and Administrative team members. The ICPC Unit is responsible for the interstate adoptive, guardianship, foster care, relative and residential placement of children under the authority of the Children’s Division in accordance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.

Examples of Work

Directs and participates in the delivery of social services in such areas as the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, Interstate Compact on Adoption Medical Assistance, and related areas.

Interprets, applies and enforces state laws and regulations, Interstate Compact agreements and agency policies; establishes procedures regarding the interstate placement of children/youth.

Provides individual and group clinical supervision within an assigned unit in the provision of interstate and international adoptive, guardianship, foster care, relative and residential placement of children under the authority of the Children’s Division in accordance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children.

Assists in training assigned staff on Division policies, procedures, standards, and goals; participates in management planning and program revision.

Reviews case records of assigned staff in order to ensure that work is performed and services are delivered in accordance with agency guidelines and policy.

Performs diagnostic and assessment services to assist staff in the development and implementation of placement and services in accordance with compact requirements.

Provides periodic reports on standards of practice, progress, and development of assigned staff.

Researches and responds to inquiries and provides information regarding laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the interstate placement of children/youth.

Compiles statistical reports and maintains interstate placement records and related documents.

Attends and participates in state, regional and national conferences. Assigns and directs the work of staff, participates in selection, makes recommendations for disciplinary actions and/or grievance resolutions, and conducts periodic evaluations of staff performance.

Assumes responsibility for the preparation and completion of required reports.

Receives in-service orientations in the areas of division policies, processes, and programs.

Assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity of services provided by assigned staff to families, children, and parents.

Exercises independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receives direction from a designated manager.

Receives, reviews and resolves complaints.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift (with shift differential)
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties upon the date of hire and throughout employment.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Social Work or comparable human services field is preferred; however, applicants with an unrelated Bachelor’s degree, but possessing direct relevant experience and/or competencies may be allowed substitutions on a case-by-case basis; and, Five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

OR

• One or more years of experience as a Social Services Specialist(III), Senior Service Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

• Three or more years of experience as a Associate Social Services Specialist and/or Social Services Specialist(II) with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

(A combination of graduate education from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications.)

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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Courtney Hall at 573-526-0416 or Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov

If you have questions about this position please contact: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.